Valencia welcome Alaves in a La Liga clash where both teams are still relatively close to the relegation battle. The hosts managed to create some breathing space in the standings after their 1-0 home victory against Osasuna in the previous round.
Valencia’s performances this season have largely depended on their home form. Most of their points have been earned at Mestalla, where they have lost only once in their last eight league matches - a defeat against Real Madrid. Another important trend is the low-scoring nature of their home games, with eight of Valencia’s last nine league matches at home finishing under 2.5 goals.
Prediction: Valencia to Win
The recommended selection for this match is a home victory for Valencia.
Alaves arrive just two points behind Valencia in the standings. In their last match they suffered a 0-2 defeat away to Levante, although they played much of the game with ten men after an early red card. That result extended their winless streak to five matches.
Despite their recent struggles, Alaves have historically performed well against Valencia, remaining unbeaten in the last six meetings between the two teams. However, their away form this season has been relatively weak, which could become a decisive factor in this encounter.
